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Dr Simon Richard Clark is a complex spinal neurosurgeon with specialist training in the United Kingdom and Australia. He provides assessment and surgical care for a broad range of adult spinal conditions, with a focus on clear communication and evidence‑informed decision‑making.
Alongside his clinical training, Dr Clark completed a PhD in neuroinflammation and cerebral ischaemia, strengthening his interest in how spinal and nerve conditions affect function and quality of life. His subspecialty spinal fellowship training was completed at the Royal Adelaide Hospital in 2011. After an extensive career in the UK, he returned to Australia with his family in 2023 and joined The International Spine Centre.
Dr Clark’s clinical interests span all aspects of adult spinal disorders, including complex and challenging cases.
Nerve compression in the neck leading to arm pain, weakness or numbness.
Spinal cord compression in the neck and upper back causing clumsiness, gait changes and hand or body dysfunction.
Excess movement where the skull meets the spine, which can threaten spinal cord safety.
Nerve pain in the lower back and leg, often called sciatica.
Narrowing of the lower spinal canal that can cause back and leg pain or difficulty walking.
Age‑related changes in the spine leading to curvature, imbalance and mechanical back pain.
Conditions arising within the spinal canal’s lining, including tumours, cysts and vascular lesions, that can compress the spinal cord or nerves.
Cancer that has spread to the spine from elsewhere in the body, potentially causing pain, weakness or spinal instability.
Injuries to the spine, including broken vertebrae, that may require stabilisation to protect the nerves.
Spine and nerve symptoms can be worrying, especially when pain, weakness, or walking difficulty affects day‑to‑day life. Dr Clark’s approach is to explain your diagnosis in plain language, review your imaging carefully, and talk through both non‑surgical and surgical options so you can make an informed decision.